Newsletter

Kids Expo today at Classic Center

The United Way of Northeast Georgia and The Classic Center will focus on families and children during the third annual Athens Kids Expo from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the Classic Center.

Throughout the day, kids will have the opportunity to play in the Inflatable City, participate in Kid Do-it-Yourself workshops and talk to Woody, Elmo, Mickey Mouse, Spongebob Squarepants and Disney princesses.

In addition to an inexpensive fun day out, the Expo doubles as a one-stop shop for parents to learn about businesses that provide extracurricular activities or services to children such as Canopy Studio, the Athens Luncheon Optimist Club, Athens Montessori, Athens Orthopedic Clinic, Encore Dance Theatre, Georgia Soccer Camps and others.

“I think it’s great for the community,” said Julie Paulk, marketing and communications director for the United Way of Northeast Georgia. “It’s a family event and has so many different things that everyone will find something they will enjoy.”

Athens-Clarke police officers will be there to provide child IDs and junior police officer stickers. Parents and kids will be entertained with a magic show, aerial performances by Canopy Studios and dance performances by Encore Dance Theatre.

Mr. Clown from Up N’ Away Balloons and the Chik-fil-A cow also will make an appearance.

Money raised by the Athens Kids Expo will be used to support United Way’s Wee Read Program, which sends every child from birth to age 5 in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties one free, age-appropriate hardback book each month.

Tickets are $5 at the door, and kids 2 and younger are free.

For more information, call (706) 543-5254 or (706) 296-0290 or visit www.athenskidsexpo.com.